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# Machine Learning Engineer - Spiking Neural Networks

- **Company:** MFK Recruitment
- **Location:** Brentford, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Image Analysis, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Commercial Software, Software Engineering, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Gpu Programming, SC Clearance, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5890525866

## About the Role

* Current hands-on experience developing Spiking Neural Networks.
 * Strong C++ programming and software engineering skills.
 * Knowledge of machine vision, image analysis or computer vision.
 * Ability to understand research outputs and transform them into reliable software.
 * Experience developing maintainable code using version control, testing and CI/CD.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
 * Desirable: CUDA and GPU programming.
 * Desirable: Python and PyTorch.
 * Desirable: CNNs, Transformers or broader deep learning architectures.
 * Desirable: Synthetic training imagery and simulation environments.
 * Desirable: ISR imagery or defence-related machine vision.
 * Desirable: Commercial software development alongside academic or research experience.
 * Desirable: MSc, PhD or postdoctoral background involving SNNs, Computer Vision, AI or Machine Learning.
 * Must be eligible to obtain UK BPSS and Security Check clearance; existing security clearance is highly advantageous.
 * Applicants for SC clearance are normally expected to have lived in the UK for the previous five years.

## Description

* Apply your knowledge of SNNs to the development of a novel machine vision engine.
 * Develop high-quality C++ software based on research outputs and product requirements.
 * Use machine vision and image-analysis techniques to solve complex engineering challenges.
 * Contribute to projects using CNNs and Transformer networks.
 * Integrate recent Machine Learning algorithms into production software.
 * Support synthetic training-image generation and the curation of real-world ISR imagery.
 * Work closely with Researchers to understand and implement technical solutions.
 * Contribute to system design, version control, testing and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Support colleagues and customers during technical discussions and project delivery.

Technologies:

 * AI
 * CI/CD
 * Computer Vision
 * CUDA
 * Support
 * Machine Learning
 * Network
 * PyTorch
 * Python
 * Security


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